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Blog: Introducing Jorgina

Hey, I’m Jorgina, and I’m a third-year Broadcast Journalism student at the University of Salford. I’m also one of the new student content creators’ here at the university, meaning I’ll be regularly posting content all things Salford and student related. Since joining Salford, I’ve really thrown myself into uni life. I love Wednesday socials with […]

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Blog: Introducing Josh

Hey, I’m Josh, a third-year student at the University of Salford studying Television & Radio Production.

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Being a neurodivergent student at Salford

Life as a neurodivergent student can be exciting: learning a subject you’re passionate about and making new friends. However, it can also come with unique challenges. We caught up with Matthew, Sarah, and Ali, current students and alumni who opened up about their experiences as neurodivergent students at Salford. Q1. Please introduce yourself Matthew Frohock […]

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Staff in the spotlight: Dr. Taylor Umland

Our first BA (Hons) Sports Journalism cohort joins us September 2025, so we spoke to Dr. Taylor Umland, Programme lead for the course to learn more about his background in journalism and discover what makes this exciting new programme so unique. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your background in sports journalism? […]

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Meet Connor Kaminski – Popular Music and Recording Graduate

From practice rooms to the release of a debut album, BA (Hons) Music: Popular Music and Recording graduate Connor Kaminski has been on an incredible journey. With over 80 thousand followers on Instagram, Connor has built a platform to share his work with likeminded people. We spoke to Connor about his time at the University […]

MA PR and Digital Communications: A student and graduates’ perspectives

Life is about choices. Every moment, we face decisions that shape our journey. Some are everyday choices, like what to eat for breakfast, while others are life-changing, like where and what to study for a postgraduate degree or even whether to pursue one.  I’m Truth Osumareton Egbe, an international student from Nigeria studying MA Public […]

What is it like to study Dance at Salford?

Students Chloe-Ann, Laurence and Kelly shared their stories about why they chose to study Dance here at Salford, and what the art means to them. Chloe-Ann, first year When I am dancing, I find that I don’t really think. I imagine myself to be playing the role of a character – my focus is on […]

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The Benefits of Volunteering

At Salford, you have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of volunteering roles throughout your studies. These roles are for students with all skillsets and interests. Volunteering is a great addition to your studies as the roles give you the opportunity to develop your personal and professional skills. Plus, they only require a few hours of your time each week. Find the volunteering role for you Are you […]

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Meet India: Fine Art Graduate and Commercial Illustrator

Meet India Buxton, a Fine Art graduate from our thriving Art and Design community. India has had an incredible summer filled with achievements; she went onto to win the Industry Engagement Award at our Annual Create Awards for her inspiring piece of work for Citizens Advice. India also went onto graduate in July and is […]

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Meet Nicole Swatts – BA Fashion Business and Promotion

Nicole decided to make a slight switch in her course choice from BA (Hons) Fashion Design to BA (Hons) Fashion Business and Promotion in the hopes of both expressing her creativity but also having more of a business mindset. Read on to find out more about Nicole’s experience studying this course. TELL US A LITLE […]

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Blog: Introducing Max

Hey, I’m Max, a student here at the University of Salford, in my second year studying Digital Video Production & Marketing. I have a huge passion for creating content, so I am thrilled to begin my role as a Student Social Media Content Creator. I hope to be able to share some of the tips, […]

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Blog: Introducing Tia

Who Am I? Hello everyone, my name is Tia. I’m 20 years old and I’m a second-year undergraduate student at the University of Salford, studying Television and Radio Production. Being a media student, it’s only natural that one of my favourite hobbies is to post content on social media. I especially love posting all things […]

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Studying MA Digital Video Production and Marketing: Hauwa’s Story

Hauwa travelled over 5000 miles from Nigeria to Salford to pursue our MA Digital Video Production and Marketing course. Read on to find out more about how Hauwa’s experience at Salford has contributed to building an exciting career. WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE THE UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD? As an international student researching prospective university options, one […]

Micah Williams – from Salford graduate to Coldplay world tour

BSc Media Technology graduate Micah Williams has gone from strength to strength in his career since leaving Salford. We caught up with him to ask him a few questions about his job, and how Salford helped him to achieve his goals.  WHAT DID YOU STUDY AT SALFORD AND WHEN DID YOU GRADUATE? I studied BSc […]

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The Power of Female Mentorship

University was an unexpected experience, but it has never been one that I have regretted. I feel that the University of Salford was the right place to be as it inspired me as a woman to find motivation through other stories of women who have succeeded in their careers.   Although University doesn’t guarantee you fulfillment […]

Ellie’s journey to studying MA Fashion Business and Marketing

Meet Ellie a BA (Hons) Fashion Business and Promotion graduate, who furthered her learning and enrolled onto the MA Fashion Business and Marketing degree. Read on to find out more about Ellie’s experience and the transition to postgraduate study. WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE THE UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD? I knew I wanted to study in Manchester […]

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Ben’s experience at Salford studying BA Film Studies

Ben Vincent, spoke to us about his time studying BA (Hons) Film Studies and how it has prepared him for life after graduation. Read on to discover his journey to picking Film Studies and the experiences he has encountered whilst studying here. Tell us a little bit about yourself Hello, my name is Ben Vincent, […]

International Politics student addresses influential EU body on its Youth Action Plan

A Salford student has addressed an influential body of the European Union (EU) on its Youth Action Plan and how it can better support young people to build a more resilient, inclusive and sustainable future. Third year undergraduate student Mohamud Jama addressed the Africa, Caribbean and Pacific (EU-ACP) Follow-Up Committee of the European Economic and […]